Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 14 November 2013
100. Deputy Bernard J. Durkan asked the Minister for Social Protection if and when an appeal will be determined in respect of a disability allowance application in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Waterford whose medical evidence clearly indicates that they are not in position to seek re-employment; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [48750/13]
View answerThe Social Welfare Appeals Office has advised me that an appeal by the person concerned was registered in that office on 19 August 2013. It is a statutory requirement of the appeals process that the relevant papers and comments by or on behalf of the Deciding Officer on the grounds of appeal be sought from the Department of Social Protection. These papers were received in the Social Welfare Appeals Office on 21 October 2013 and the case will be referred to an Appeals Officer who will make a summary decision on the appeal based on documentary evidence presented or, if required, hold an oral hearing. The Social Welfare Appeals Office functions independently of the Minister for Social Protection and of the Department and is responsible for determining appeals against decisions in relation to social welfare entitlements.
